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Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was built in 1571 and deserted 14 years later. It was once the seat of the Mughal empire under emperor Akbar.
History of Fatehpur Sikri
Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Public Audience)
Hand-carved sandstone
Hand-carved sandstone
Hand-carved sandstone
Inner citadel
Pachisi Court, where Akbar played pachisi using cortesans as game pieces
Hand-carved sandstone
Hand-carved sandstone
Hand-carved sandstone
Door of respect, so low one must bow to enter
Jodhai Bai's Palace (named after Akbar's favorite wife)
Panch Mahal (5 storied pavillion for queens and courtesans, with 176 columns, no two the same)
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